Cala Vadella

Cala Vadella is a small cove and beach resort the western seaboard of the Spanish island of Ibiza. The beach resort is in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia and is 14.5mi west of the town of Ibiza town. The nearest village of Sant Josep de sa Talaia is 5.3mi east of the beach resort. In 2012 Cala Vadella is one of the 12 blue flag beaches on Ibiza.The CoveThe main beach at Cala Vedella is at the eastern end of a small hooked cove that sits amongst pine wood topped cliffs. The north side of the cover juts out to a small headland called Es’ Torraci which itself has a small inlet on it north side with a small satellite beach called Sa Torrasa. In the inlet there are several fishmans slipways which give easy access to the sea. On the southern side of the inlet there is another small beach which was once home to an illegal bar come nightclub, long since closed but the concrete remnants of the dance floor still remain near the water and makes an ideal spot for sunbathing. The main beach is a good size and depth, and is made of fine white sand and ideal for families with small children. Behind the beach the small resort is made up of villas and low rise hotels and apartments. There is also a large range of services which include a selection of bars, restaurants and shops The water is very shallow close to the beach and its crystal clear water slope very gently, perfect for bathing. To rocky sides to the cove are an ideal environment for snorkelling.FacilitiesDuring the summer season the main beach is patrolled by lifeguards. There are Loungers, parasols and Pedalo's which can be hired. Just of the beach many types of water sports can be enjoyed, such as snorkelling, water skiing and there is a diving school. The main beach has good access for the disabled with gentle slopes down to the sand. There are showers available on beach. Behind the beach there is parking for 250 cars including a small amount of allocated parking bays for disabled drivers displaying a European blue badge. There are further parking areas to the north and south ends of the inlet.